We'll attempt to climb several peaks ranging from the south to the west of Mt. Whitney on this 6 day trip. From Cottonwood Lakes trailhead\, we'll go over New Army Pass and drop down to head north on the PCT or into the Sky Blue Lake basin\, depending on which peaks people want to climb. The peaks are all class 1 or 2\, except McAdie\, which is class 3.

This will be a relatively slow-paced\, weekend climb of Iron Mountain. Saturday we'll hike in via the Beck Lakes trail and we'll set up camp. Sunday we'll climb the peak\, and hike out. We will be using ice axe and crampons so some experience with them will be necessary\, but it will not be a difficult climb.

This region of the Sierra is one of my favorites because of its scenic beauty. Map is Cattle Mountain 7.5 or Topo!

Leave Bay Area on Thursday afternoon (July 17)\, drive to Independence\, and camp at Onion Valley. On Friday we climb over University Pass\, probably dropping packs to climb University (13\,589'). We then descend over to Center Basin and camp above Golden Bear Lake. Saturday will be a climb of Bradley Peak followed by a traverse to Mt. Keith\, and return to camp. On Sunday\, we climb Junction Peak\, hike out\, and drive home. Send qualifications\, climbing resume to trip leader. Carpool from Bay Area.

This will be a relatively slow paced\, three day climb of Mt. Thompson. Friday we'll hike in to Sunset Lake where we'll set up camp. Saturday we'll climb the peak\, and on Sunday we'll hike out. We will be using ice axe and crampons so experience with them will be necessary.

This region of the Sierra is very rugged\, with some great alpine scenery.

This is a great introduction to climbing Sierra peaks. The views from Mt. Morgan (S) are spectacular\, with Bear Creek Spire\, Mt. Humphreys\, and the Pioneer Basin in sight. On Saturday morning\, we will meet at Rock Creek Lake in the Eastern Sierra\, hike to Francis Lake\, and set up camp. On Sunday\, we will climb the ridge to Mt Morgan at a moderate pace\, return to camp\, and head back to the trailhead. The peak is quite high\, so you should be in good condition and have spent some recent time at altitude.

Leave Bay Area on Thursday afternoon (July 31)\, and camp near the trailhead. On Friday we climb over Sawtooth Pass to camp in Big Arroyo (16 miles\, 4500 feet of gain). Saturday\, Sunday\, and Monday will be climbs of Mt. Kaweah\, Black\, and Red\, respectively. On Tuesday\, Aug. 5\, we hike the 16 miles back out and drive home. Send qualifications\, climbing resume to trip leader. Carpool from Bay Area.